0J0 Alteration - Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia ICD-10-PCS
The 0J0 code range contains 31 ICD-10-PCS codes for Alteration procedures on the subcutaneous tissue and fascia. 30 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Alteration: Modifying the anatomic structure of a body part without affecting the function of the body part.
Codes in the 0J0 Range 31 codes · 30 billable
- 0J0 Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, AlterationNon-billable header
- 0J010ZZ Alteration of Face Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J013ZZ Alteration of Face Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J040ZZ Alteration of Right Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J043ZZ Alteration of Right Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J050ZZ Alteration of Left Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J053ZZ Alteration of Left Neck Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J060ZZ Alteration of Chest Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J063ZZ Alteration of Chest Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J070ZZ Alteration of Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J073ZZ Alteration of Back Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J080ZZ Alteration of Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J083ZZ Alteration of Abdomen Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J090ZZ Alteration of Buttock Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J093ZZ Alteration of Buttock Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J0D0ZZ Alteration of Right Upper Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J0D3ZZ Alteration of Right Upper Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J0F0ZZ Alteration of Left Upper Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J0F3ZZ Alteration of Left Upper Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J0G0ZZ Alteration of Right Lower Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J0G3ZZ Alteration of Right Lower Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J0H0ZZ Alteration of Left Lower Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J0H3ZZ Alteration of Left Lower Arm Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J0L0ZZ Alteration of Right Upper Leg Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J0L3ZZ Alteration of Right Upper Leg Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J0M0ZZ Alteration of Left Upper Leg Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J0M3ZZ Alteration of Left Upper Leg Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J0N0ZZ Alteration of Right Lower Leg Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J0N3ZZ Alteration of Right Lower Leg Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
- 0J0P0ZZ Alteration of Left Lower Leg Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach
- 0J0P3ZZ Alteration of Left Lower Leg Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Percutaneous Approach
About the 0J0 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Alteration (code 0J0) refers to procedures that modify the subcutaneous tissue and fascia to improve appearance without affecting body function. This operation is commonly used in cosmetic or reconstructive contexts within the Medical and Surgical section.
Examples of Altering subcutaneous tissue and fascia include interventions on the face, neck, chest, abdomen, back, buttock, and limbs such as the upper and lower arms and legs. These procedures may be performed via an Open Approach (e.g., code 0J010ZZ for the face) or a less invasive Percutaneous Approach (e.g., code 0J013ZZ for the face). Each code precisely documents the anatomical site and approach used, aiding in accurate clinical reporting and reimbursement processes. For instance, altering the right neck subcutaneous tissue can be coded as 0J040ZZ (Open) or 0J043ZZ (Percutaneous), demonstrating the system’s granularity in capturing procedural details.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0J0 range?
Of the 31 codes in this range, 30 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the 0J0 range classify?
The range classifies Alteration procedures, modifying the anatomic structure of a body part without affecting the function of the body part, performed on the subcutaneous tissue and fascia. Each code adds the body part, approach, device, and qualifier in characters four through seven, and links to its own reference page.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
